In the heart of Upper Valais, the village of Ernen becomes the setting for an exceptional musical event every summer. The Baroque Weeks at the Musikdorf Ernen Festival invite the audience on a journey through the centuries, in a sensitive dialogue between heritage, performance and creativity.
In the intimate setting of St George’s Church, a 16th-century building with richly carved Baroque altars, the music takes on a unique quality. Works from the 17th and 18th centuries regain their original resonance here, carried by the warmth of period instruments and the enveloping acoustics of a venue steeped in history. Here, architecture and music were born in the same era and complement one another naturally.
At the heart of this venture, the Aernen Barock ensemble brings together musicians from Europe’s leading ensembles specialising in historical performance practice, joined each season by renowned soloists. Together, they explore rare, and sometimes previously unperformed, works with an artistic rigour that is matched by a genuine commitment to passing on this heritage.
By supporting the Baroque Weeks, the Fondation Etrillard is partnering with an initiative that goes beyond the mere concert: the rediscovery of forgotten repertoires, the celebration of a rich musical heritage, and its sharing with an ever-wider audience.
For the Fondation Etrillard, every concert venue tells a story. In Ernen, it is the story of a Baroque church where works from the same period regain their meaning and resonance.